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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Dash Insert Idea

I was sitting in the passenger seat looking at the big black dash. I was thinking of something a bit more exciting that would also express what I like.

I came up with an idea of creating a dash insert on photoshop. Since I'm a big music buff and enjoy listening to music during cruises, I thought I would add some of my favourite artists.

Here is a mock up of what I am thinking (excuse the tape).

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What do you think?

I was thinking once I finalize the insert, I would have it vinyl wrapped onto a piece of stainless steel and use industrial velcro to attach to the dash.

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Also, can anyone list the 28 artists and the comic characters?
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Re: Dash Insert Idea

I like the idea. I would recommend converting it to all black and white and then photoshopping a unified color theme. Or just doing a few accent points of color. Maybe even making it into a Mural instead of individual square pictures.
The only ones i'm sure of are Blues Brothers and U2
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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I'm not a big fan of the idea but do you have any extra "Meatloaf" that I can have? Sorry about my speech impediment but have you seen my brother Duran Duran? I also see some Aerosmith in there.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Re: Dash Insert Idea

i think it is a great idea! That area has always been like an empty billboard to me also.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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not a fan of it one bit. But I do like the input of maybe makign it black and white that will look better IMO
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Interesting. I think that could look really cool if finished well.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Re: Dash Insert Idea

definitely a creative way to fill up the unused real estate on the dash
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Re: Dash Insert Idea

Originally Posted by '87IROCZOWNER69
I'm not a big fan of the idea but do you have any extra "Meatloaf" that I can have? Sorry about my speech impediment but have you seen my brother Duran Duran? I also see some Aerosmith in there.
Sorry no Aerosmith...which album are you looking at?

Originally Posted by jharrison5
i think it is a great idea! That area has always been like an empty billboard to me also.
Just trying to be creative and think of something else besides a big black spot.

I found a file to add a "Z28" logo to the pic. I'll insert it into the same spot as the emblem on the dash.

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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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I just swapped out the Wham for Bob Marley.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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I'm suprized there's nothing like Ice Cube or RUN DMC.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lb9 GTA
I'm suprized there's nothing like Ice Cube or RUN DMC.
Gotta luv the old school.

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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Re: Dash Insert Idea

I came up with an idea of creating a dash insert on photoshop. Since I'm a big music buff and enjoy listening to music during cruises, I thought I would add some of my favourite artists.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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Re: Dash Insert Idea

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I came up with an idea of creating a dash insert on photoshop. Since I'm a big music buff and enjoy listening to music during cruises, I thought I would add some of my favourite artists.
Pics?
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Re: Dash Insert Idea

so you say your a big music listener but you dont even have a radio hahah just playing

a different idea that is for sure. i do like the black and white input
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